TCS and IIT Madras Partner to Launch M Tech Program in Industrial Artificial Intelligence

 Tata Consultancy Services Helped Design the Course Curriculum that Upskills Working Professionals in Online Mode; First Cohort of Students to be from TCS

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT M) to launch a M Tech program in Industrial Artificial Intelligence (AI) for working professionals.  

The 18-month-long course, designed in consultation with TCS, will be offered by IIT M in a completely online live teaching mode through virtual classrooms. The course is targeted at upskilling corporate employees in the applications of AI, to solve industrial problems. The first cohort of students for the program will be from TCS. 

The program will have strong theoretical courses and lab work covering data science and AI. Theoretical courses will cover concepts in fundamental mathematical techniques required for understanding data science algorithms, time series analysis, multivariate data analysis, machine learning, deep learning and reinforcement learning. Applied courses will describe implementations of AI solutions for industrial problems in a case study format.  

“TCS Research partners with premier academic institutes to explore emerging technologies with scientific rigor as they gain mainstream adoption,” said K Ananth Krishnan, Chief Technology Officer, TCS. “We are happy to collaborate with IIT-Madras, a member of the TCS Academic Co-Innovation Network, to create a new M Tech program in Industrial AI for working professionals so that they gain a deeper understanding of data science and AI which they can apply to drive innovation in industry.” 

Course Coordinator Prof Raghunathan Rengasamy, Dean (Global Engagement), IIT Madras, said, “AI is going to impact every aspect of human experience in the years to come. This course, designed in partnership with TCS, will provide a unique perspective on the impact of AI in industrial systems. Leveraging AI techniques in industries can lead to processes that are robust, inherently safer and ultimately lead to environmentally benign processes.” 

The new M Tech in Industrial AI program is expected to help scale up capability across the Indian workforce in this important area, expand the knowledge ecosystem in AI and machine learning, drive innovation using these technologies, and position India as a global innovation powerhouse. 

Each subject will have one mid-term and a final examination conducted in online mode, besides project work. There will be a total of 28-30 hours of online classes per week, with post-classroom activities, such as assignments, reading, and preparation, likely to take up 20-22 hours per week.  

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Bringing the balance of health in your life with LG - You Deserve Healthier Foods

With today’s fast life, cooking a meal in the traditional style is extinct. When there’s so many take out and home delivery options to choose from, cooking healthy meals is simply too time-consuming for many people. Hence, people mostly opt for eating less healthy fast foods and ready to eat meal packs. 

According to a study published by NCBI, people who cook more often, rather than get take-out, have an overall healthier diet. To make a healthy meal, the most important thing is to cook it at home, rather than opting for outside cooked food. To meet the evolving needs of the customers, LG through its modern innovation let customers live the healthiest life possible when it comes to healthy eating. 

LG’s latest Charcoal microwave oven models are India’s only microwave oven with the 30 Healthy HeartTM Autocook Menu that has been certified by the Heart Care Foundation of India for its benefits. The Healthy HeartTM Recipes offers 30 different Heart Friendly cuisines. These recipes are easily made with the click of a button in the Microwave Oven, designed for the healthy diet with full dosage of nutrients while also keeping your taste buds craving for more, making it the best option for working couples as they have loads to do, balance work and family. Some of the Auto cook healthy recipes pre-installed in the Microwave Oven includes Chicken Tagine for those who love continental food, Grape leaf for Arabic food lovers, delicious Apple Pie from European menu and Chicken tikka for Oriental food fans, among several other recipes. This feature in LG Microwave Ovens allows to prepare these dishes with minimum use of oil up to 88%. The Diet Fry feature is especially useful for health-conscious people.

With LG’s consistent focus on health and hygiene, the new refrigerator comes equipped with Hygiene Fresh+™ technology, tested by Intertek it eliminates up to 99.999% bacteria and removes bad odor in the refrigerator. The sleek refrigerator houses LG’s UVnano™ technology which harnesses the power of light to maintain a healthy and germ-free water dispenser tap. The UVnano™ operates automatically once every hour to remove up to 99.99% bacteria on the refrigerator's dispenser tap. Users can also activate the UVnano™ feature at their convenience with the press of a button. 

LG’s intelligent InstaView French Door refrigerator can be moderated with the revolutionary LG ThinQ® technology. This technology enables users to control the refrigerator through a smartphone app when not at home.  Designed to impress, the LG InstaView French Door refrigerator exudes elegance with its minimalistic and sleek design and seamlessly integrates with the aesthetics of any space.  The latest model also comes with a unique Square Pocket Handle that gives it more practicality and superior aesthetics.

Disclaimer: This is a guest post and not written/edited by Tech Siddhi staff.

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Picsart launches India special features stirring up spirit of patriotism ahead of Republic Day celebration

 Coinciding with the 2022 Republic Day celebrations, Picsart has launched a series of special features to mark the spirit of freedom and patriotism. The app which is also available in multiple Indian languages is currently offering these features and can be downloaded from both the Apple and Google Play stores.

The special features that include India-centric backgrounds, stickers, fonts, and unique replays will allow users to create Republic Day wishing posts/ videos and let them explore their creativity in the digital world. As India celebrates this Mahotsav, Picsart is also looking at empowering small businesses in India to create their own customized Republic Day ads to boost their businesses.

 

“This Republic Day as every Indian’s heart is filled with patriotism as they celebrate this Utsav, alongside fighting the ongoing pandemic, Picsart salutes the patriotic spirit of every Indian and is looking at empowering everyone with the special features to mark this day. With the special range of stickers, backgrounds, and replays we want to encourage every Indian to create unique content and celebrate the day digitally with enthusiasm while staying safe”, said Ravish Jain, Country Head, India at Picsart.

 

Picsart Gold is available on a monthly and annual subscription basis for those wishing to enjoy premium editing. With Picsart Gold, subscribers have access to millions of stickers, hundreds of fonts, frames, and backgrounds, and an entire library of free-to-edit content and stock photography.

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LG PLEDGES RS. 1 CRORE TO SUPPORT INDIAN ARMED FORCES

 Continuing with the commitment to support the Armed Forces, India’s leading consumer durable company, LG Electronics under its #KarSalaam initiative has pledged to contribute Rs. 1 Crore to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF) on Republic Day. Launched in 2017, the ‘Kar Salaam’ initiative has been dedicated to the veterans of Indian Armed Forces saluting their spirit of generous contribution and service towards the nation. The contributions made in 2021 were utilized in funding education of children.

To further support the cause, LG will be conducting a public awareness drive to request and urge people to come forward, show support for the cause and contribute to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund. LG Electronics will also run a TV, radio, and digital campaign between January 20 and January 31, 2022, to further amplify communication across the masses for the initiative. The awareness campaign will also run at 7,000 retail stores across the country.

Commenting on the occasion Mr.Young Lak Kim- MD LG Electronics India said, “LG Electronics has been operating in India for the past 25 years and we have always been committed for welfare of society. Our Kar Salaam initiative underscores this philosophy and is a gratitude to the brave hearts who have selflessly contributed to the nation. We thank the Kendriya Sainik Board for helping us implement this initiative and hope we would be able to bring some positivity and joy to the families of thousands of ex-servicemen of the Defence Forces.”

Air Cmde B Ahluwalia, VSM, Secretary KSB  said, “We would like to thank LG Electronics for their continued support and for inspiring others to come forward and contribute to the welfare of those who had dedicated their lives for the nation. The Kar Salaam initiative has over the years created a lot of awareness and helped generate funds. We are confident, this year more people come forward and contribute to the cause that helps us improve the lives of war widows, children of martyr’s, war disabled soldiers & Ex-servicemen.”

Living by its philosophy, LG Electronics has been investing in several CSR initiatives to help the community in every possible aspect. Ahead of India’s 73^rd Republic Day, LG Electronics has pledged to support the chivalry and sacrifice of India’s brave soldiers for their unmatched contribution to the nation. The contribution made by LG Electronics will help the dependents of brave martyrs, veterans and their families

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The Smart Home of Today and Technology

The past two years have accelerated the adoption of smart technology and home entertainment within the comforts of our living room. With the majority of the population being restricted indoors and most working remotely, usual activities, places, and events that earlier broke the monotony of the daily routine were stripped away, with one’s own home becoming the modern-day comfort zone. 

According to a Statista report, the Indian smart home market is expected to be around $6 billion by 2022, a two-fold increase from $3 billion estimated in 2020. Globally, this number is expected to reach $53.45 billion by 2022. This is due to the higher acceptance for home appliances or devices that are smart, connected, energy efficient. With an increasing focus on wellness and improving lifestyle want to enhance their homes with smart products that make their chaotic routines interesting and easy. Modern-day consumers are looking at upgrading their homes with devices that provide them with a unique experience every time they say, “Hi! Show me something new today.”

To meet the evolving needs of the customers, LG through its cutting-edge appliances, air solutions and home entertainment devices created a modern-day smart home for better-connected living. Delivering the best-in-class user experience, LG’s TVs feature webOS 6.0. The smart TV platform features built-in Google Assistant & Amazon Alexa, offering access to many of the most popular streaming apps. Consumers can experience the wonders of AI - artificial intelligence as only an LG TV comes with AI ThinQ, an innovative and intelligent design to control your TV and appliances in one’s home. It runs on voice commands and opens new possibilities for comfort and luxury. The home screen has been redesigned to show everything worth watching, all in one place. One can enjoy personalized content recommendations based on their watch history, quick access to a variety of content, and easier control of connected devices.

Featured in LG’s Nano Cell & UHD TVs, Quad-Core Processor 4K removes video noise and creates more vibrant colour and contrast. Low-resolution images are upscaled and reproduced at close to 4K quality. Packed with AI capabilities, the processor also knows when, where, and how to improve the sound, creating virtual surround sound for a more immersive and cinematic experience. A light sensor measures the surrounding ambient light, then the processor finely adjusts tone mapping for optimal screen brightness. 

Housing the Magic Remote, LG TVs come with an ergonomic design that's easy to hold and a point and scroll system that allows faster searching. The remote comes with dedicated hotkeys for popular content and AI service providers, allowing users to jump to their favourite services with just a quick push of a button.

What’s more, LG Magic Remote not only controls your TV but your other  LG-connected devices too, and one can complete their smart adaptive viewing experience with voice-responsive LG smart audio devices like LG Soundbar AI ThinQ which supply immersive sound that changes settings according to content. These soundbars come with built-in Google Assistant and LG's ThinQ that turn your soundbars into your manager. Search for anything on Google, play music, control your connected LG ThinQ home appliances, or check their status - all with just a soundbar.

The LG soundbars also come with AI Room Calibration that uses algorithms to configure the best audio settings for your soundbar basis where you place it in just 15 seconds!

Disclaimer: Above article is a guest post on behalf of LG and is not authored by any of Tech Siddhi writers.

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